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Could signs of Mars life be hidden in its thick layers of clay?

Victoria Corless . published 13 July 25

The thick, mineral-rich layers of clay found on Mars suggest that the Red Planet harbored potentially life-hosting environments for long stretches in the ancient past, a new study suggests.

a photo of a meteor shower with the Milky Way visible and the silhouette of trees in a field

The Perseids are coming — here's how to watch the glorious meteor shower before the moon ruins the show

Jamie Carter published 13 July 25

As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be visible, but a bright moon on the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13 means evasive action is required.

A four-paneled illustration. In each panel, a number of three cups are lifted up to reveal different colored glowing orbs in different places

'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle

Shalma Wegsman published 13 July 25

A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles — a new category of quantum particle — could be created in exotic materials.

A side by side view of two different versions of the Pillars of Creation. One on the right has more stars visible; one on the left has a more sturdy-looking structure.

How Trump's budget cuts could affect 2 iconic space telescopes: Hubble and James Webb

Monisha Ravisetti . published 13 July 25

At the 246th American Astronomical Society meeting in Alaska last month, scientists discussed how Trump's budget cuts could affect operations for the Hubble Space Telescope and JWST.

a photo of blue and orange cloudy shapes in outer space with countless twinkling stars

James Webb and Hubble telescopes join forces to explore a cosmic nursery: Space photo of the week

Jamie Carter published 13 July 25

The mighty James Webb and Hubble space telescopes united to reveal stars being born inside the Small Magellanic Cloud, which orbits the Milky Way.

a photo of large ice crystals forming on the surface of the Dead Sea at sunset

What's Earth's lowest point on land?

Charles Q. Choi published 13 July 25

What's Earth's lowest spot on dry land — and how did it get to be that way?

A photograph of the Skhul I braincase against a black background. — 140,000-year-old child's skull may have been part modern human, part Neanderthal — but not everyone is convinced A child buried in the world's oldest human cemetery had both modern human (Homo sapiens) and Neanderthal characteristics, suggesting she was a hybrid, according to a new study. However, not everyone is convinced the study's findings are definitive.

Three black and white images of wispy material with an arc shape outlined in a yellow dotted line — Parker Solar Probe captures closest-ever photos of the sun during record-breaking flight During a record-smashing flight through the sun’s corona in Dec. 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured the closest-ever images of our home star. Now, NASA has finally revealed what the daredevil probe saw.

a person bends over to cut sugarcane in a field — A dangerous condition that can cause seizures, coma and death could rise dramatically as the climate warms Researchers are uncovering a link between rising temperatures and hyponatremia, a condition caused by a dangerous decline in sodium in the body.

A rocky shore on the Barents Sea in Russia. — Collapse of key Atlantic currents may be held off by newly-discovered back-up system, study finds Rising temperatures in the North Atlantic are slowing vital currents, but a new process in the Arctic could save the day, scientists say.

Doctor checking little boy's ears with an otoscope - stock photo — In a first, congenital deafness in teens and adults treated with new gene therapy This is the first time such results have been achieved in both children and adult patients born with a specific type of congenital deafness.

Colorful pink evening sunlight on the floating ice in the waters around the Antarctic peninsula. — Antarctic sea ice collapse linked to a mysterious spike in ocean salt Satellite imagery has revealed a yet-to-be-explained rise in the Southern Ocean's salinity. It could be a key factor in the decline of the region's sea ice.

Looped video footage showing the location of the comet in a moving starscape — Astronomers are racing to study our solar system's newest 'interstellar visitor.' Here's why. Astronomers have been given the rare opportunity to study an extrasolar object after the recent discovery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Experts tell Live Science how they are planning to observe the cosmic visitor.

Planet Earth

Split image showing an illustration of the giant moa and Earth's magnetic field.

'Bringing back' giant ancient birds and a shift in Earth's poles

By Pandora Dewan published 12 July 25

Science news this week June 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week

In disasters like the Texas floods, warning people of danger isn't so simple

By Keri K. Stephens, Hamilton Bean published 11 July 25

OPINION As flash floods ravage areas like the Texas Hill Country, research shows that technology alone cannot save lives during flooding emergencies.

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The Perseids are coming — here's how to watch the glorious meteor shower before the moon ruins the show
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'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle
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How Trump's budget cuts could affect 2 iconic space telescopes: Hubble and James Webb
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James Webb and Hubble telescopes join forces to explore a cosmic nursery: Space photo of the week
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What's Earth's lowest point on land?

Space

A 360-degree panorama as a photosphere from Chile's Cerro Pachón mountain, showing the Rubin Auxiliary Telescope and the Rubin Observatory.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory: The groundbreaking mission to make a 10-year, time-lapse movie of the universe

By Jamie Carter last updated 11 July 25

Armed with the world's largest digital camera, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile will take night-sky images that revolutionize astronomy.

Space Exploration

Venus news, features and articles

By Livescience.com published 11 July 25

archaeology

Ancient Egyptian rock art discovered near Aswan may be from the dawn of the first dynasty

By Laura Geggel published 12 July 25

Newfound rock art from ancient Egypt may shed light on the time just before the first dynasty.

Ancient Egyptians

The charge of the Huns led by Attila (lived circa A.D. 406 to 453).

Who were the Huns, the nomadic horse warriors who invaded ancient Europe?

By Tom Garlinghouse last updated 12 July 25

The Huns were nomadic horse warriors, originally from Asia, who invaded Europe in the late fourth century A.D. and carved out an empire that stretched from Asia to Europe.

World of science

Health

Scientist pipetting DNA sample into eppendorf tube.

How is DNA used to identify victims of mass disasters?

By Puja Changoiwala published 12 July 25

DNA analysis is considered the gold standard for identifying victims of mass fatalities. But how does it work?

'Epigenetic memory' may help explain why PCOS tends to run in families

By Alexandra Frost published 11 July 25

New research suggests how PCOS may be partly inherited through "epigenetic memory," offering insight into why the condition tends to run in families.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth

Scientists grow mini amniotic sacs in the lab using stem cells

By RJ Mackenzie published 11 July 25

A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful products for medical use.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth

Animals

The kākāpō.

Kākāpō: The chonky parrot that can live almost 100 years

By Mindy Weisberger published 12 July 25

This flightless nocturnal parrot is only found in New Zealand.

Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?

By Elana Spivack published 12 July 25

The blue-ringed octopus is by far the most venomous octopus.

'Alpha male' primates are rare, with females about as likely to dominate the opposite sex, study finds

By Patrick Pester published 10 July 25

Researchers have found that clear-cut male dominance is rare in primates, with both sexes capable of reigning supreme depending on the circumstances.

Human Behavior

View of an unidentified chemist as she works with various flaks in a laboratory, May 23, 1958.

'The first author was a woman. She should be in the kitchen, not writing papers': Bias in STEM publishing still punishes women

By Athene Donald published 7 July 25

"What is the hard evidence, beyond anecdote and suspicion, that unconscious bias impacts on women's careers? Increasing numbers of studies show, in many different guises, just how potent such bias can be."

A hand holding a pencil over a crossword puzzle

Live Science crossword puzzle #1: Largest organ in the human body — 9 across

By Harry Baker published 4 July 25

Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Arts & Entertainment

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48 best science books for kids and young adults

By Ben Biggs last updated 20 June 25

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.

Physics & Mathematics

Where do atoms come from? A physicist explains.

By Stephen L. Levy published 25 June 25

Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?

Physics & Mathematics

'Dreadful danger for all mankind': Einstein's powerful anti-war letter goes up for auction

By Joanna Thompson published 20 June 25

A fiery letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is going to auction. The letter details Einstein's thoughts on his part in developing atomic weapons, and hails Mahatma Gandhi as a political genius.

Physics & Mathematics

Mathematicians discover a completely new way to find prime numbers

By Rachel Crowell published 19 June 25

Using a notion called integer partitions, mathematicians have discovered a new way to detect prime numbers while also connecting two areas of math in an unexpected way

Chemistry

A cross-section of the new copper alloy, with the orange dots representing copper atoms, the yellow tantalum atoms, and the blue lithium atoms.

Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F

By Ben Turner published 23 April 25

The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.

a deer's breath is visible in the cold air

Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?

By Harrison Tasoff published 30 March 25

Nitrogen comprises around 78% of Earth's atmosphere, so why do most lifeforms breathe oxygen?

Plastic waste by the ocean

Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air — and turn it into something far more valuable

By Ben Turner published 22 March 25

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.

Technology

AI outsmarted 30 of the world's top mathematicians at secret meeting in California

By Lyndie Chiou published 12 July 25

The world's leading mathematicians were stunned by how adept artificial intelligence is at doing their jobs.

Artificial Intelligence

Your data is being compromised much quicker than ever before, but you don't have to sit still and take it

By Mike Chapple published 12 July 25

Your personal privacy depends on your awareness, tech controls that allow you to decide what to share, and public policies that take personal privacy into account.

The night sky dazzles above Rubin Observatory in this image in Cerro Pachon, Chile on June 08, 2025.

Cosmic images from the world's largest digital camera are so big they require a 'data butler'

By Keith Cooper Partner Content Created With Space. published 11 July 25

The amount of data generated by the Rubin Observatory is going to blow all previous cosmic datasets out of the water, but handling that much information poses a severe challenge.

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